At a glance
Reported students
393
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Mifflin Thomas Sch: 393 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Mifflin Thomas Sch
Mifflin Thomas Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 393 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (55.2%) and White (21.9%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mifflin Thomas Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.9%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black55.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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394 reported students
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394 reported students
Patterson John M Sch
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391 reported students
Nebinger George W Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
391 reported students
Franklin S Edmonds Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
391 reported students
Roosevelt Theodore MS
Elementary · Grades KG–08
400 reported students
Public schools near Mifflin Thomas Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS Elementary · Charter · Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS | KG–08 | 574 | 0.4 mi |
| Cook-Wissahickon Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 432 | 1 mi |
| Rhodes E Washington Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 354 | 1 mi |
| Wissahickon CS Elementary · Charter · Wissahickon CS | KG–08 | 965 | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Dr Ethel Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 322 | 1.2 mi |
| Kelly John B Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–05 | 365 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mifflin Thomas Sch
What grades does Mifflin Thomas Sch serve?
Mifflin Thomas Sch reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Mifflin Thomas Sch?
Mifflin Thomas Sch reported 393 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mifflin Thomas Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 393 students and 27.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mifflin Thomas Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mifflin Thomas Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mifflin Thomas Sch in?
Mifflin Thomas Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mifflin Thomas Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (0.4 mi), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1 mi), Rhodes E Washington Sch (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.